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“ A real piece of writing is one in which the writer has tried to enrich not only the book, but also his understanding of the words. The words themselves have to be open to new ideas and suggestions, and the writer himself must have the audacity to attempt new things and to risk failure ”

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Maxims of Ptahhotep spoke a lot of sense; 'Do not be arrogant because of your knowledge, but confer with the ignorant man as with the learned. Good speech is more hidden than malachite, yet it is found in the possession of women slaves at the millstones.' Now THAT I’ll give the green light to. The opinions, eloquence and articulacy of the man or woman on the street can often be as invaluable as precious stones.

~ Karl Wiggins

They drain you sometimes. They really do. What's it all about then mate? What's the secret of life? You should know. You're a fucking cab driver. Yeah, right. (As if I'll learn the secret of life talking to arseholes like you all night). Got any saucepan lids, mate? I've got two. I hate them. Bastards, they are. Ruined my life. I hate the bastards.I keep quiet Don't try and rip us off, mate. I've got a key between my knuckles. (Whatever). The life of a cab driver. Glimpses into other people's lives.

~ Karl Wiggins

What’s this war called again?”“The Hundred Years War.”“Hmmmm, got a bad feeling about this one.

~ Karl Wiggins

Strange how the perspective changes with the point of view, isn’t it? Most people who claim to believe in the Bible don’t actually know what it says

~ Karl Wiggins